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How far is Summer Beaver from Fort Simpson?

The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Summer Beaver (Summer Beaver Airport) is 1358 miles / 2185 kilometers / 1180 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Summer Beaver (SUR) is 2215 miles / 3565 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 45 minutes.

Fort Simpson Airport – Summer Beaver Airport

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1358
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2185
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1180
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Summer Beaver

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Summer Beaver. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1357.574 miles
  • 2184.803 kilometers
  • 1179.699 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1353.428 miles
  • 2178.132 kilometers
  • 1176.097 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Fort Simpson to Summer Beaver?

The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Summer Beaver Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Summer Beaver Airport (SUR)

On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Summer Beaver generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Simpson to Summer Beaver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Summer Beaver Airport (SUR).

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Airport information

Origin Fort Simpson Airport
City: Fort Simpson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFS
ICAO Code: CYFS
Coordinates: 61°45′36″N, 121°14′13″W
Destination Summer Beaver Airport
City: Summer Beaver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: SUR
ICAO Code: CJV7
Coordinates: 52°42′30″N, 88°32′30″W